"What the hell is this..." Elder Xuanfeng frowned. At this moment, he suddenly felt a powerful force approaching, and an unprecedented sense of crisis surged into his heart.

He suddenly looked up and saw that the man in white and Master Lingyin had already stood together, with a fierce murderous intent in his eyes.

The man in white was like lightning, his palm was fierce, and his every move was like a destruction.

Master Lingyin was solemn in his treasure and muttered something. The golden Buddha seal shining from the sky and hit the black-clothed killer like a huge rock.

Screams came one after another, and the killers in black fell to the ground like cut wheat, moaning in pain.

The black robes on their bodies were torn apart, revealing mottled scars, blood staining the ground red, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Seeing the enemy being injured, the people who were originally afraid suddenly became very motivated, and they waved their weapons and fought back hard.

Zhao Blacksmith's hammer was so strong that every blow made a deafening roar, smashing the black-clothed killers to the head and blood.

Wang Hunter's bow and arrow penetrated the willows with hundreds of steps, and the arrows cut through the night sky like meteors, accurately hitting the enemy's key points.

Even Xiaohong, who was usually weak, mustered up the courage to stab an enemy who was trying to get close with the dagger in her hand.

Elder Xuanfeng's face turned pale, and he watched his subordinates fall down one by one, his heart full of anger and helplessness.

He didn't expect that this group of seemingly weak villagers would have such powerful power.

He gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, like an angry beast.

Xiaohong snuggled tightly beside the man in white, feeling his warm embrace, and the fear in his heart gradually dissipated.

The man in white hugged her tightly, used his body to shield her from the wind and rain, and gave her an infinite sense of security.

Zhao Blacksmith and Wang Liehuang took care of each other back to back, and their tacit cooperation allowed them to be free and easy in the battle.

Grandma Lin stood in the distance and watched everyone fighting for the enemy.

Under the joint attack of everyone, the black-clad killers retreated step by step and eventually became defeated.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Elder Xuanfeng had to flee in a panic.

Before leaving, he glared at everyone fiercely and said gritting his teeth: "You wait for me, I will come back!"

Everyone looked at Elder Xuanfeng's escaped back, and their hearts were filled with shock and uneasiness.

They realized that the battle was just the beginning, and the conspiracy hidden behind it was far more complex and dangerous than they thought.

The atmosphere became solemn, and everyone's face was filled with worries.

"He...he will come back..." Xiaohong's voice trembled,

The man in white held her hand tightly and said in a deep voice: "Don't be afraid, I will protect you."

The night is as dark as ink, covering this weather-beaten village.

The remaining fire light jumped on everyone's faces, reflecting their solemn expressions.

Although the fierce battle just now won, Elder Xuanfeng's harsh words before leaving were like a sharp blade hanging in everyone's hearts and could not be removed.

The air was filled with a faint smell of blood, mixed with the smell of scorched earth, which made people breathless.

Xiaohong snuggled tightly beside the man in white, her face still pale, and her eyes were filled with lingering fear.

She trembled gently, like a grass swaying in the wind and rain.

"We...what should we do?" Her voice was as thin as a mosquito, but it was enough for everyone to feel her inner uneasiness.

Luo Xiaoyu looked around and frowned. Her straightforward personality made it difficult for her to accept this kind of passive waiting situation.

"You can't sit and wait for death, right? The old guy said he would come back again, there must be some conspiracy." She punched the wooden stake next to her, making a dull sound, as if venting the anxiety in her heart.

Grandma Lin sighed and looked a little tired while leaning on a crutch.

"Yes, this is definitely not simple behind it. We have to think of a solution." A look of worry appeared rarely on her kind face.

Elder Chen touched his beard and said slowly: "I remembered someone, maybe it could provide some clues." He paused and turned his eyes to Xiaohong, "Girl, do you still remember the most informed spirit bird in the world? Maybe you can ask her for information."

Xiaohong's eyes lit up, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.

"Yes! Ling Bird! She knows all the news!" She said excitedly, her tone full of hope.

Everyone discussed and agreed to go to find the spiritual bird and find out the truth of the conspiracy.

After some search, they finally found the spirit bird in a dilapidated teahouse.

She was leaning lazily on the chair, playing with a delicate dagger in her hand. When she heard someone coming in, she just raised her eyelids and a playful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Oh, you guys! Why, you want to ask me for information?" Her voice was a little hoarse, but full of charm.

Luo Xiaoyu took a step forward and said without hesitation: "Don't talk nonsense, we want to know about Elder Xuanfeng!"

The spirit bird giggled and accelerated the speed of playing with the dagger a little.

"Tsk tsk tsk tsk, I'm not a little bit. You know, my news is very expensive and I don't have enough rewards, so I can't say anything."

"You are taking advantage of the situation!" Luo Xiaoyu frowned,

Lingque looked at her contemptuously, not taking her anger seriously.

"I only do transactions, but I have no obligation to help you. If I don't have money, get out of here."

Seeing the atmosphere was about to stalemate, the man in white took a step forward, and there was no expression on his cold face.

"I can exchange part of the power of the treasure." His voice was low and magnetic, with an unquestionable force.

When Lingque heard this, she suddenly put away her dagger, stood up, her eyes became serious, and she said, "Document. However, I need some time to collect clues."

She turned and walked deep into the room, her figure disappeared into the darkness, leaving everyone standing there, waiting silently.

The dim light in the teahouse sways, and the air is filled with the smell of old tea leaves and a faint musty smell.

Everyone was sitting on pins and needles while waiting for the spirit bird.

An inexplicable sense of uneasiness enveloped them, as if pairs of eyes were peering at their every move in the dark.

Xiaohong held the sleeves of the man in white tightly, and her fingertips turned white.

Luo Xiaoyu paced back and forth, looking out the window from time to time.

"I feel someone is watching us." Li Huo Ho lowered his voice, and his rough palm unconsciously clamped the hunting knife in his hand.

He hunts in the mountains and forests all year round and is extremely sensitive to changes in his surroundings.

"So too." Zhao Blacksmith echoed in a muffled voice, his burly body tightly tense, as if ready to fight at any time.

Only then did everyone notice that there were indeed some sneaky figures around the teahouse. They were hiding in the shadows, their eyes flashing like poisonous snakes waiting for an opportunity.

"Damn it! We are being monitored!" Luo Xiaoyu cursed lowly, and the anxiety in her heart was like boiling boiling water, making it difficult for her to calm down.

"Calm down." The man in white whispered, his voice like ice, but with a reassuring power.

"Look at the situation first."

Luo Xiaoyu suppressed the impulse in her heart, but she could not bear the feeling of being bound.

She quietly walked to the door, observed the situation outside, trying to find a way to get rid of surveillance.

Suddenly, a black shadow flashed past her eyes. Luo Xiaoyu was shocked and hurriedly dodged, but accidentally knocked down a table and made a loud noise.

Everyone in the teahouse suddenly became nervous and looked at the door.

Luo Xiaoyu's heartbeat accelerated, and cold sweat slid down her forehead.

She knew she was exposed.

At this critical moment, the spirit bird walked out of the depths of the room, holding a quaint wooden box in her hand.

"Finished." Her voice broke the tension.

Everyone was surprised to find that Zhang Langzhong, who had always been very concerned about money, actually took out a small cloth bag from his arms and opened it carefully. There were some precious medicinal materials inside, exuding a strong medicinal fragrance.

He handed the medicinal materials to Lingque, "These may be useful to you."

Lingque "I didn't expect that Doctor Zhang would have such a treasure. It seems that this transaction is worth my attention." She opened the wooden box and there was an ancient parchment scroll with some strange symbols and patterns on it.

"This is……"

Lingque was about to explain the content of the parchment, but suddenly stopped. She looked out the window vigilantly and whispered: "It seems that we don't have much time left."

The pattern on the parchment roll turned out to be a map pointing to a hidden valley.

Following the guide of the map, everyone walked through the dense jungle, broke away the vines that covered the sky and the sun, and finally came to a valley surrounded by cliffs.

The entrance of the valley is covered by huge rocks and dense vegetation, and it is extremely difficult to find without the guidance of the map.

"It's here!" Xiaohong pointed at Taniguchi, with a hint of excitement in her tone.

A cool breeze blew from the valley, with a humid and earthy smell, making people shudder.

"Be careful, there must be ambush here." The man in white whispered, scanning the surroundings with vigilance.

Everyone entered the valley carefully, and a gloomy breath came to their faces.

The light in the valley is dim, the rocks are rugged, and the shadows of the trees are swaying, like ghosts.

Suddenly, a clearing area appeared in front of him, and some simple wooden houses were built on the open space, which was the stronghold of Elder Xuanfeng.

Several men in black were sitting around the bonfire, talking in a low voice, without even noticed the arrival of everyone.
To be continued...